How to pronounce assaulted
Say it like uh-SAWL-tid. Assaulted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWL).
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- uh
- SAWL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assaulted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assaulted
American and British speakers say assaulted in essentially the same way: /əˈsɔltɪd/ in the US and /əˈsɔːltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SAWL-tid.
What does assaulted mean?
- simple past and past participle of assault How to pronounce assault
Words that rhyme with assaulted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assaulted.
Questions about saying assaulted
How do you pronounce assaulted?
Say uh-SAWL-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɔltɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsɔːltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assaulted?
Assaulted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWL). Broken into parts: uh · SAWL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say assaulted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɔltɪd/ and the British form is /əˈsɔːltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.